Procurement Specialist

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Category Buyer | Universal EnclosuresAbout the RoleJoin a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where the agility of a small company meets the strength and global reach of Schneider Electric.
As a Category Buyer, you will be responsible for securing the best Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) conditions for a portfolio of components supplied to multiple Universal Enclosures manufacturing plants across Europe. Working within an international procurement organization, you will play a key role in supplier management, strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and business continuity.
You will be part of a collaborative team of 10 procurement professionals, contributing to Schneider Electric's purchasing strategy and supplier performance objectives.
Key ResponsibilitiesAligned with Schneider Electric's Procurement Strategy, you will drive supplier performance and implement sustainable cost optimization initiatives while ensuring business continuity.
Drive supplier consolidation plans while mitigating business and supply chain risks.
Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives, including Value Engineering (QVE) and Change of Source (COS) projects.
Ensure achievement of annual productivity and procurement performance targets.
Cross-Functional CollaborationCollaborate closely with Marketing, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams. Support strategic supplier initiatives and procurement transformation projects.
Contribute to procurement tools and databases by ensuring data accuracy and availability.
Supplier LeadershipWhen acting as a Schneider Supplier Leader (SSL), lead global supplier strategies, including: Global negotiationsShould-Cost analysisLean manufacturing initiativesSupplier performance improvement plansRequired SkillsEducationMaster's Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field with at least 3 years of purchasing experience.
Alternatively, an Engineering degree combined with procurement experience.
LanguagesFluent English (mandatory).Spanish (mandatory).French is highly desirable.
Purchasing expertise including: Cost analysisMarket analysisSupplier performance managementAdvanced Excel and analytical skills. Knowledge of procurement digital tools and platforms (RPA, e-Sourcing, SRM, SupplierOn, Prism, Tableau, etc.).Understanding of contract management, legal frameworks, and risk assessment.
Financial acumen and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis.
Knowledge of Quality and Supply Chain processes.
Strong analytical thinking with the ability to translate data into actionable plans.
Gain exposure to strategic procurement and supplier negotiations at a global level.
Be part of a fast-paced and complex industrial environment where your impact is visible.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders and procurement leaders across Schneider Electric.
Contribute directly to business performance, competitiveness, and supply chain resilience.
Ideal candidate profile includes 3 to 5 years of procurement experience, particularly in supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing.
French language skills are considered a strong advantage.
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